Off-base living in central Okinawa
Your off-base home in Okinawa, made easier.
Local, practical guides for military families — written by people who live here and know how the Japanese side works. And when you'd rather not spend Saturday cleaning, we can help with that too.
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Why Okinawa Homes Get Dirty Differently: Salt, Sand and Mold
Salt spray, beach sand, spring dust and year-round humidity make Okinawa homes get dirty in their own way. Here's what's happening and how to stay ahead of it, season by season.
House cleaningWeekly House Cleaning in Okinawa: Prices and What's Included
What weekly and bi-weekly house cleaning costs for off-base homes in Okinawa, what's usually included, and the questions to ask before you hand over a key.
Weekly house cleaning, flat price by home size
Our own service, Tida Home Cleaning, cleans off-base homes from Kadena to Ginowan. Same team every visit, and you don't need to be home.
Per visit. Supplies and transport included. Billed in yen; dollar figures are approximate (¥153/$).
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